English Colonists Had Power to Shape the Everyday Terminology Used

question 141

Multiple Choice

English colonists had power to shape the everyday terminology used in interaction with one another and with those they oppressed. In Old English, the word "black" meant _______, while "white" meant to _______.

• A) stained; shine purely.
• B) sooted; gleam brightly.
• C) cloudy; sparkle virtuously.
• D) dirty; beam radiantly.

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Definitions:

Receptors

Biological molecules or structures on the surface of cells that bind to specific molecules, leading to a response within the cell.

Stimuli

External or internal changes that affect the sensory organs and elicit responses from an organism or a biological system.

Nociception

Perception of pain, temperature, and itch.